Giant Meatball Sub

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

As either a hearty party sandwich or a filling lunch or dinner, this sub will rise to the top of your list of favorites. It’s also a perfect contribution to a potluck…but don’t expect to have any leftovers! —Deana Paul, San Dimas, California

Giant Meatball Sub Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 2 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
• 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, halved lengthwise
• 8 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
• Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, salt and Italian seasoning. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture; mix well.
2. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until browned; drain.
3. In a Dutch oven, heat the spaghetti sauce over medium heat. Add meatballs; simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bake bread at 325° for 10 minutes or until heated through.
4. Place mozzarella cheese on bottom half of bread; spoon meatballs onto cheese. Replace top. Slice sandwich into serving-size portions; serve with extra spaghetti sauce and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.

Soft Bread Crumbs

To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 686 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 1649mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein.